Cookies seem pretty simple to make, but there's a lot that can go wrong. Get the most out of your batch by avoiding these ...

Sarah Kieffer knows a thing or two about cookies. Her “100 Cookies: The Baking Book for Every Kitchen” cookbook is a must-have for bakers, and her “pan-banging” technique, which gives cookies a ...

Whether you’re a fan of classic chocolate chip or prefer the fun of decorating cut-out sugar cookies, there are a few things that you can do to yield a perfect batch of cookies. In fact, there’s so ...

No matter how ambitious your holiday cookie baking plans are, chances are good you won’t be cranking out the massive quantities most professional bakers are prepping for this holiday season. But that ...

A baking pan has higher sides than a cookie sheet—typically ranging from one to three inches deep. These sides help contain ...

The baking expert’s new book is a deep dive into the art and science of making the cookies of your dreams. Emily Paster is the author of the widely admired blog, West of the Loop, primarily about food ...

Are you looking for ways to turn butter, sugar and flour from ordinary baked goods into extraordinary holiday cookies? Once you understand some of the science behind cookie baking, you’ll see the ...

Many people show up at a holiday party and dig in to the Christmas cookies that line the dessert table. Few, though, have any idea how some of them ended up there. Your host likely didn't make all of ...